we go behind the scenes of Nintendo’s groundbreaking shooter.

Nitro Ball
We don’t know why Data East decided that the world needed a pinball and run-and-gun mashup, but we’re glad it did.

Darkwing Duck
What one little change from Capcom’s platform shooter formula made Darkwing Duck so enjoyable?

Sensible Train-Spotting
Did anyone really expect to see this as Sensible Software’s Amiga swansong?

Gekisha Boy
It’s a shoot-’em-up, but you’re shooting photos rather than bullets!

Assault Rigs
Chris White shares his fondness for this early PlayStation blaster

Ikasuze! Ai No Doki Doki Penguin Land MD
Why you should play this forgotten Mega Drive download game

Puyo Puyo
Here it is, the very beginning of a decades-long puzzle dynasty…

Kirby’s Dream Land
Guys, we’re worried about Kirby…

Tobal 2
Why is Squaresoft’s fighting game one of the easiest PlayStation games to revisit?

Master Of Monsters
Minotaur of duty. (Stop that – Ed.)
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Super Smash Bros.
A game where Pikachu, Mario, Samus and Link kick seven shades out of each other doesn’t sound fun, but it most certainly is. Here’s why you need to own this amazing gem of a game.
Hardware Heaven: Dreamcast
Nick takes a brief look back at Sega’s last home console. No tears now…
Licence To Thrill: Aladdin
Aladdin was a huge success on the Mega Drive, but it was also popular on other systems, too, as Retro Gamer discovers…

Burning Rangers
Sonic Team takes a look at the Saturn’s limitations and decides to systematically smash them.

Trump Castle II
Enjoy all the glitz and glamour of Atlantic City’s famous Trump Castle casino!

Mario’s Picross
Nick explains why Mario’s Picross is part of his perfect Sunday…

Ninja Baseball Bat Man
They built it, we came.

Ironclad
Retrobate Hayden Yale looks back at one of the best reasons to grab a Neo Geo CD

Clockwork Knight
Now here’s the Saturn’s premier wind-up merchant…